Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Alternative Shanghai to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Shanghai to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$651
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time12 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $651. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
Air China, China Eastern and China Southern fly direct from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
There are 22 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles, as of May 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles is usually September.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 12.2 miles away from the center of Los Angeles. We've found flights to this airport from $651.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 64°F. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 86°F. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 45°F. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles is Philippine Airlines, and the cheapest airline that flies to Burbank Airport is United.

How to find cheap flights to Los Angeles from Shanghai

Looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Los Angeles? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From Delta Air Lines to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to Los Angeles. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Los Angeles from Shanghai from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest plane tickets or fastest journeys.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Shanghai–Los Angeles ticket prices. If you're flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Los Angeles from Shanghai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Shanghai–Los Angeles flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles? Make sure to tick "Direct flights only" when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business Class flights from Shanghai and Los Angeles. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Los Angeles, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just stumble on a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to Los Angeles flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save the next time you travel.
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